Mid-Coast School of Technology is proud to announce that its Pre-Engineering program has won Best-In-Show at the 2024 University of Southern Maine Cubesat Design Competition (UCDC 2024). This prestigious competition challenges students to design, build, and launch their own miniature satellite, known as a Cubesat.
The UCDC 2024 invites students in grades 6-12 from across Maine to conceptualize, plan, and construct an original payload design that meets the competition’s specific mission objectives. The competition is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while providing students with valuable engineering experience.
Mid-Coast School of Technology’s Pre-Engineering program has a proven track record of success in STEM competitions. This year, a team of five students from the program won the Best-In-Show award at the UCDC. Members included: Christian Texeira-Hyssong, Aiden Hendron, Reuben Arey, Hunter Davidson, and Daniel Barnes. The team’s participation in the competition has inspired many of its members to pursue careers in engineering and technology.
The UCDC 2024 offers students the opportunity to:
- Engage in hands-on STEM learning and consider future careers in the space industry
- Increase their confidence in STEM through problem-solving within a real space mission experience
- Develop and practice essential soft skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and project management
- Contribute to the growth of the Maine space industry
The competition requires students to design a 1.5U Cubesat that can perform a specific science or technology mission. The design must meet a variety of technical specifications, including size, weight, power requirements, and durability.